Legacy

First John Day Helicopter Crew sign up on the hill, year unknown.

A legacy is considered what something or someone is remembered for or what they have left behind that is remembered. We would not be who we are today without the guidance and hard work put forth by all the people who have made the drive up the hill since 1971. What they left behind is a sense of family, pride in the program and a work ethic that continues to drive us today. People from this program have gone on to fill positions in regional and national aviation, to fill positions on other fire crews and to make their way in the non-gov world. Other folks have hung on, dedicating themselves to the direction and strength of the crew. We stand on their shoulders every time we put on our yellows. The legacy of service and passion left by our former crewmembers is tangible. We show up every year to continue the work they started, to maintain the strength of our organization and pass on the tradition of service.

Our salty dogs!

There are many people who deserve to be recognized for their hard work while building this program. In the future we will be adding some information about those folks and where they are now. You know who you are! Until then, enjoy the pictures below from the golden days of yesteryear.